How do I apply data filter to only the table range and not the whole row?

Question

I have got two adjacent tables. When I apply data filter on first table, it filters the whole row hiding rows from 2nd table as well. How do I restrict filter to only the fi

Answer 1

A simple workaround for this general issue that others may have mentioned (but I don't see here):

You can't filter just a range (e.g. a few columns in a spreadsheet), but you can sort just a range. And by sorting the range, then deleting some blocks of unwanted cells in the range, then sorting the range back to the original order, you can fake a filter.

A bit clunky, but easy for some jobs if you're careful.